Patient Testimonial
10 out of 10 recommend! From the first day we stepped foot in Dr. Shah’s office we could feel the amount of love and care him and his team give to their patients. Our fertility journey wasn’t easy but this clinic went above and beyond to make sure it was successful.

I switched to SGF because of our first visit with Dr. Shah. He has great bedside manner, clear communication, manages expectations, and has a great staff. He is very proactive with your healthcare and makes you feel cared for. 

Dr. Shah embodies the epitome of excellence in IVF treatment. From the moment you step into their clinic, you’re greeted with warmth and empathy, setting the tone for the transformative journey ahead.

During the vulnerable and challenging experience of going through infertility treatment, Dr. O’Hern was caring, honest, and supportive. She listened to our concerns and questions with care. She was approachable while speaking to the research in backing her treatment plan.

Dr. O’Hern, her nurses, and the entire staff at Shady Grove Fertility are the best. Dr. O’Hern provides a wonderful balance of realistic statistical medical advice and compassion in her approach to treatment. She is so supportive and helped me navigate the most important journey of my life so far.

The entire staff at SGF were amazing, but Dr. B was a vital part of why I would choose this clinic again. She was extremely personable, calling with any and all updates & even making sure to be there when we had a scare very early on in my pregnancy.

Biography

Mindy Accardi, PA-C, completed her undergraduate degree in Biology at Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA and went on to earn her Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, PA.

Since completing her education, Mindy has worked for over a decade in women’s health, most recently, she worked with a large OB/GYN practice serving the Central Pennsylvania area. Her interests include infertility and preconception counseling, which lead to her role as a physician assistant at Shady Grove Fertility (SGF).

Now at SGF, Mindy collaborates closely with our physicians in the evaluation and management of patients in the Mechanicsburg, PA office. She performs ultrasounds, intrauterine inseminations (IUI), and saline sonograms/mock embryo transfers; reviews labs and genetic screening results; and counsels patients.

Mindy maintains Board Certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Mindy currently resides in Mechanicsburg with her husband, son, and Siberian husky Mya. She enjoys traveling, hiking, sports, running, and yoga.

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Education

  • Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology – Lycoming College
  • Fertility testing
  • Performs ultrasounds – baseline, monitoring, and obstetric
  • Performs intrauterine inseminations (IUI)
  • Performs saline sonograms/mock embryo transfers
  • Performs endometrial biopsies
  • Reviews labs and outside medical records
  • Screens and counsels potential egg donors
  • Counsels patients with abnormal genetic screening results and next steps
  • Performs urgent care evaluations

Coming soon.

Q&A

After my son was born, yoga was one of the first exercises I got back into. It’s a great way for me to de-stress and have some “me” time. I love that there are so many different types of practices so it never gets boring. Plus it is so convenient! I can do yoga on my own, watch a video or take a class.

Although I am a fairly new provider to SGF, I have had many interactions with the staff over the years and I am so impressed by the team’s knowledge and dedication. The staff really makes every effort to provide state-of-the-art care and accommodate patients’ needs. I have found that all of the staff truly wants to help make the fertility journey go as smooth as possible.

I think the first step is to hear the patient out. Especially when dealing with fertility concerns there are so many complex emotions that can occur. Listening and validating the patient’s feelings is so important.

For six years my husband and I coordinated and coached a winter basketball program for children in grades 1-6.

I would say that I am calm and patient. I try to be a good listener and open-minded.

I enjoy spending time with my family. Especially when we can be outdoors! We like to swim, hike, run, and play sports.